Cómo Pronunciar "deign to do"
expression
ˈdeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
DAYN tuh DOO
dˈeɪn/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
DAYN too DOO
Definición
To do something in a way that shows you think it is beneath your dignity, usually when you would not normally do it. It often suggests a sense of arrogance or superiority.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈdeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
Inglés Británico
dˈeɪn/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
DAYN tuh DOO
UK
DAYN too DOO
Escucha en Contexto
She did not deign to do the chores herself.
He won't deign to do any task he thinks is boring.
Why should she deign to do such a simple job?
He barely deigned to do more than glance at the report.